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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Yoshimura," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Talented - Having a natural ability or skill.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or knowledge.
An honorific title for things related to other people.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality."
Righteousness - Doing what is right as a person. Acting in accordance with moral principles.
Meaning - Having a purpose or significance.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
芦 means "reed, rush."
Reed - A type of grass belonging to the rice family, with long, slender stems.
Rush - A type of grass with long, slender stems, often found in wet areas.
Bulrush - A type of grass with long, slender stems, often found in marshy areas.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
好 means "like, fond of, prefer."
Good, Favorable, Desirable - Refers to something that is of high quality or has a positive connotation.
Excellent, Superior - Refers to something that is of a higher quality than average.
Close, Intimate - Refers to a relationship that is close and friendly.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
由 means "reason, cause, origin."
Origin - Refers to the source or cause of something.
Basis - Refers to something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content Of Message Or Rumor - Refers to the content of a message or rumor.
Reason - Refers to the cause or explanation of something.
Translation - Refers to the process of converting something from one language to another.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
邑 means "village, hamlet, small town."
Country - A sovereign state or nation.
Village - A small settlement, typically one smaller than a town.
Town - A large settlement, typically one larger than a village.
Territory - The land or area controlled by a ruler, such as a king, emperor, or lord.
Worry - To feel anxious or troubled about something.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
邨 means "village. countryside."
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
葭 means "reed. a perennial grass of the poaceae family."
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
豊 means "abundance, plenty, bountiful."
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."
Excess - Having more than necessary.
Other - Something else, something not mentioned.
Self - Referring to oneself.
志 means "aspiration, ambition, goal."
Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Record - To remember or recall.
Document - To record or document.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
慶 means "celebration, joy, happiness."
Celebrate (to show joy and happiness) - To express joy and happiness in a festive way.
Joy (happiness) - A feeling of great pleasure and delight.
Fortune (good luck) - A fortunate or prosperous state of affairs.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell, usually referring to flowers.
Talented - Having a natural ability or skill.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or knowledge.
An honorific title for things related to other people.
邑 means "village, hamlet, small town."
Country - A sovereign state or nation.
Village - A small settlement, typically one smaller than a town.
Town - A large settlement, typically one larger than a village.
Territory - The land or area controlled by a ruler, such as a king, emperor, or lord.
Worry - To feel anxious or troubled about something.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
葮 means "a deciduous shrub in the mallow family."
村 means "village, hamlet."
Village - A small rural community, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Countryside - A rural area with a peaceful atmosphere, often characterized by farmland and small towns.
Rural - Of or relating to the countryside, typically with a population of fewer than 300 people.
Rustic - Characterized by a simple, rural lifestyle, often with a traditional or old-fashioned feel.
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